Brighton may not have the illustrious history of the likes of promotion rivals Leeds and Newcastle.

But thanks to a comprehensive investment behind the scenes and strong ties to the local community, Bruno thinks the club deserves a shot at the big time.

He explained: “I think the club is ready to achieve promotion. The stadium is new, the training ground is one of the best in Europe.

“The structure, everything is ready. Now it’s just that last step, the most difficult one.

“Nobody expected us to be here this quickly because, of course, Brighton is a growing club – quite quickly as well because five-six years ago we were playing in a small stadium and normally in football growth takes quite a long time.

“We are now at the same level as clubs like Leeds with a massive history.”

72 children’s football clubs across England and Wales have been rewarded with new kit thanks to the national Kit for Kids competition by Wickes, the Official DIY Partner of the EFL